May 14, 2010 First lady calls on nation to support military families First Lady Michelle Obama issued a national challenge today to all sectors of American society: mobilize and take action to support and engage military families."One percent of Americans may be fighting our wars, but we need 100 percent of Americans to support them and their families," the first
May 12, 2010 Offutt supports local zoo More than 200 members from Team Offutt volunteered to help clean various sections of the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb., May 8 as part of the zoo's annual clean up day. Click the image to the right to watch Offutt's volunteers in action.
May 11, 2010 Youth honored with congressional awards Twenty-three students from the Bellevue/Offutt community were recognized at the Bellevue Welcome Center May 7 during the 2010 Congressional Award Ceremony. Kevin Rohlfs, Bellevue West High School principal, presided over the event and noted that the Air Force began supporting the award program in
May 10, 2010 Military children learn about deployments, mission at Junior PDF 2010 More than 260 military children took part in Offutt's second annual Junior PDF Line event at the Offutt Field House here May 7.The event is designed to help children understand what their mothers or fathers may have to endure when they deploy.After each child arrived at the field house, he or she
May 4, 2010 Community shows appreciation with picnic, baseball game for Team Offutt As part of Military Appreciation Month this June, military members and their families in the greater Bellevue-Offutt community will be treated to a weekend of food, fun and friends.The fun starts with the annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic, which begins at 10 a.m., June 11 at the base lake. The
May 4, 2010 Offutt to observe National Police Week They defend the public around the clock. They respond to emergencies, domestic disputes and hostage situations. They're the warriors who keep the streets of America and the Offutt community safe.Offutt will observe National Police Week here May 9 - 15 with several events culminating in a retreat
April 30, 2010 Offutt recognizes those who give freely Offutt honored its many volunteers at the base's annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception in the Patriot Club here April 28.During the ceremony, the Volunteer Excellence Award and Retiree Activities Office Volunteer of the Year Award were presented and volunteers for various organizations, both on
April 27, 2010 AtHoc system key to faster emergency notification Many people may remember the old telephone game where one person whispers a message to another, that person then tells the message to someone else. The notification continues until a circle of people are given the message. At the end, the message is announced by the last person. How long did it take
April 26, 2010 ACC's best honored at banquet More than 200 Airmen from across Air Combat Command gathered at Embassy Suites hotel in La Vista, Neb., April 21 to honor the command's best at the ACC 2010 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet. Of the 29 nominees, six Airmen were selected as award winners and now go on to compete for Air Force
April 23, 2010 Offutt exceeds 2010 AFAF goal A goal is something people strive to meet. In the case of this year's Air Force Assistance Fund drive, Offutt not only met its goal, it exceeded it.Offutt's campaign goal for 2010 was $108,375. Team Offutt members actually raised $119,552; 110 percent of the goal."Not only did Team Offutt exceed the
April 22, 2010 Weather agency under new leadership The men and women of the Air Force Weather Agency are under new leadership following a change of command here April 20.Col. Robert L. Russell, Jr., assumed command from Col. John D. Murphy during a ceremony outside the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman building, AFWA's headquarters."Thank you very much for
April 20, 2010 Privatization efforts ahead of schedule, flourishing at Offutt With an average of more than 500 new or renovated homes entering the privatized housing inventory each month, the Air Force's goal of creating quality homes and thriving communities for Airmen and their families is well under way. To highlight this effort, officials at the Air Force Center for